Biochemistry

Graduate student programs in Biochemistry emphasize biotechnology, nanotechnology, diabetes, gene expression, metabolism, molecular biology, plant biochemistry, protein structure/function and engineering, muscle function, cell cycle control, and signal transduction in metabolism and cancer. There are also opportunities for collaborative graduate research programs with the Plant Biotechnology Institute, the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, companies located in Innovation Place and several other departments at the U of S.

Program Requirements

Postgraduate Diploma (P.G.D.)

Admission Requirements

a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study

a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)

Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate Studies and Research Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information

Degree Requirements

GSR 960.0

GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects

GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects

a minimum of 30 credit units

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Admission Requirements

a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study

a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)

Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate Studies and Research Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information

Degree Requirements

Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.

GSR 960.0

GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects

GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects

a minimum of 9 credit units at the 800-level

BIOC 990.0

BIOC 994.0

thesis defense

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Direct Entry

Admission Requirements

With the recommendation of the unit, direct entry Ph.D. admission is available to exceptionally strong students, who show great promise in terms of academic accomplishments and potential for research.

a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study

a cumulative weighted average of at least a 80% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)

Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate Studies and Research Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information

Degree Requirements

Students must maintain continuous registration in the BIOC 996 course.

at least 9 credit units of course work at the graduate level must be successfully completed in the first year of the program.

GSR 960.0

GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects

GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects

qualifying examination

comprehensive examination

thesis defense

students must enroll in BIOC 990.0 in the Fall and Winter terms.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Non-Direct Entry

Admission Requirements

Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline

a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in Master's program)

Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate Studies and Research Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information